Frida Kahlo and Artistic Identity

I chose "The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Diego, Me, and Senor Xolotl" painting because it is very intricate and interesting. This image has a  symmetrical background with night and day next to each other. The color scheme for this image is very surreal. It has deeper meaning that must be analyzed. In the middle, it shows Frieda holding Diego's unclothed body. Diego is holding a flame in his hand. She is being embraced by a nude, green woman that represents Earth. There are cacti and an assortment of desert plants that resemble Mexico. A shadowy figure that is not fully opaque is embracing all of them and the plants withing her arms. This represents the Universe. There are roots that connected to the arms of the Universe to show how deep it is in life.

This painting has a deep meaning to it. Every part has a meaning that makes up this painting. The background, being made up of day and night, is to show the constant presence of the characters. The character meant to portray the Universe. The arms are almost emerging from the night and day to show that it is there, just not always visible. In her arms, there are desert plants that are all shades of green and yellow. This represents the dryness and desert of Mexico. The woman surrounded by the plants is the Earth. She is green to represent plant life and the oxygen they provide. She is naked to show her true beauty and that there are no secrets. She is holding Frieda and Diego. Frieda is embracing Diego's chest to show her love for him. He is holding a flame that represents the spark of life within. He is naked to show he is truthful and has nothing to hide. This image is very intricate and one of the most complex paintings Frieda has created.

Works Cited:
Kahlo, Frida The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Diego, Me, and Senor Xolotl
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